Noncloggable dispenser



Jan. 3, 1956 A. BAUER ET AL 2,729,363

NONCLOGGABLE DISPENSER Filed Feb. 24, 1953 United rates Patent NONCLOGGABLE DISPENSER Alois Bauer, Brooklyn, and Louis Bulla, Bronx, N. Y. Application February 24, 1953, Serial No. 338,283 1 Claim. (Cl. 222-439) This invention relates to non-cloggable dispensers.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a non-cloggable dispenser wherein a conical spring insert is positioned intermediate the top edge of the glass container and the cover therefor and by its resilience serves to intercept and break up large lumps of the powdered material, preventing thereby clogging of the dispenser.

it is another object of the present invention to provide a non-cloggabie dispenser wherein a circular plate is inserted intermediate the glass container and the cover therefor and retained therein by spring means, this plate having a plurality of openings therein and serving to intercept and break up large lumps of the powdered material being dispensed, preventing thereby clogging of the dispenser.

Other objects of the present invention are to provide a non-cloggable dispenser bearing the above objects in mind which is of simple construction, has a minimum number of parts, is inexpensive to manufacture, is easy to use and emcient in operation.

For other objects and for a better understanding of the invention reference may be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. l is a perspective view of a non-cloggable dispenser embodying the features of the present invention, shown broken away to show the interior construction thereof;

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary sectional view taken along line 2-2 of Fig. l and showing the dispenser in operative use;

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the conical spring insert;

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a modified form of the present invention and Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Referring now more in detail to the drawing, in which similar reference numerals identify corresponding parts throughout the several views, there is shown in Figs. 1-3 a non-cloggable sugar dispenser, referred to collectively as 10, and including the usual glass container 11 having an externally threaded open top 12, substantially as illustrated.

The usual conical cover 13 having an opening 14 at its apex and threaded sides 15 is screwed onto the externally threaded top 12, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the container 11 being filled with sugar 16.

In the practice of our invention, a conical spring insert 17 is provided, formed from a continuous piece of spring wire, as shown in Fig. 3, and having an outer ring 18 which is adapted to fit within the sides 15 of cover 13 but large enough to rest on the top edge of container 11, as shown in Fig. 2, permitting the spring 17 to be secured intermediate the cover and container when the former is screwed onto the latter, the apex 19 of spring 17 extending downwardly into the container 11.

Thus, when the dispenser is inverted over spoon 20,

lumps of sugar which would normally clog opening 14 are intercepted by spring 17, while the powder passes through, as shown in Fig. 2. Not only does the spring 17 intercept the lumps, but by its resilience will break up these lumps as it vibrates up and down. Thus there is provided by a simple inexpensive insert a non-cloggable dispenser adapted for use in homes and restaurants.

Referring now particularly to Figs. 4 and 5, there is shown a modified form of the present invention, referred to collectively as 10a, and differing from the first form in the construction of the insert.

in this form, a circular plate 21 is provided with a plurality of elongated openings 22, substantially as illustrated, and is integrally formed at one side with a downwardly extending bearing member 23.

A circular wire spring 24 passes through the bearing member and extends around the periphery of plate 2-1 in slightly spaced relation thereto, this wire spring 24 at the distance shown in Fig. 4 from hearing member 23 being downwardly bent in end portions 25 terminating in loops 26.

To insert the plate 21 into operative position, the portions 25 are drawn together and the plate inserted into the container 11 as shown in Fig. 5, whereupon cover 13 is screwed into place. The natural expansion of wire 24 within sides 15 retains the plate firmly in position. It will be noted that plate 21 and wire 24, when contracted, are large enough to rest on the top edge of container 11 but small enough to fit within the sides 15 of cover 3.3, as shown clearly in Fig. 5.

When the dispenser 10a is inverted, the lumps of sugar will be intercepted by plate 21, the powdered material passing through the openings 22. By shaking the dispenser, the lumps will be pulverized against the plate 21, preventing the same from clogging the opening 14.

It will be readily apparent that instead of elongated openings 22, a plurality of small, circular openings could have been provided, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

While various changes may be made in the detailed construction, it shall be understood that such changes shall be within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claim.

Having thus set forth and disclosed the nature of our invention, what is claimed is:

A non-cloggable dispenser for powdered material open at the top, a conical cover for said container removably secured to said open top, said cover having an opening at the apex thereof, and an insert of circular shape fitting within the sides of said cover and resting on the top edges of said container. said insert comprising a conical spring formed from a continuous wire and having an outer ring resting on the top edges of said container within said cover, said cover at the conical sides thereof abutting the top of said outer ring whereby to retain said spring on the top edges of said container, and the apex of said spring extending downwardly toward the bottom of said container.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 222,296 McMurray Dec. 2, 1879 1,429,590 Jones Sept. 19, 1922 1,429,591 Jones Sept. 19, 1922 1,893,139 Gessler Jan. 3, 1933 1,970,557 Cone Aug. 21, 1934 2,545,240 Patoe Mar. 13, 1951 FOREIGN PATENTS 663,656 Germany Aug. 11, 1938 

